banana trees

Traditionally eaten in many parts of India, banana stems are packed with flavour and nutrition. According to this research paper, they are also great for weight loss and controlling diabetes.

John Varghese from Thrissur in Kerala began experimenting with aquaponics in 2019 on his terrace, and today, his garden has a wide variety of plants including tomato, brinjal and lettuce, as well as a banana tree.

Gouri, who is a daily-wage labourer, couldn't afford to commission a well to tend to plants and trees under her care.